New to Neurofeedback For Clinicians: Update on Training and Equipment
Neurofeedback and ADHD
Clear, in-depth information about neurofeedback
AboutNeurofeedback.com, for anyone who wants a better understanding of neurofeedback, is the most comprehensive discussion of neurofeedback on the web. Explaining things as thoroughly and simply as possible, AboutNeurofeedback.com tackles many of the most relevant questions about neurofeedback – including some tough questions we’ve heard from professionals and clients.AboutNeurofeedback.com aims to give a realistic view about the issues relevant to users and potential users of neurofeedback, to parents, and to clinicians.
How does neurofeedback work? . . . What conditions can be helped by it? . . . Can neurofeedback be used in conjunction with medications? . . . Can I do neurofeedback at home? . . . and more - including questions you probably woudn't think to ask.
Pills don’t usually TEACH you how to change your own brain. Neurofeedback does. What are the implications of teaching people to "trust" their own brain to function better while reducing the reliance on medications?
What questions should you ask a provider of neurofeedback to find out if they are the right fit for your situation? Here's some hints on what to ask any provider - before you start training with them.
Practice-related issues. Starting out with referrring vs. getting trained. Issues on training vs. equipment, the learning curve, mentoring, insurance reimbursement. Some starting points for practice implications.
ADHD and anxiety are the most well known. We discuss many other issues it helps with which you may not be familiar. Think about it as - "What could improve if your brain worked better?"
For health professionals. Why more clinicians are investing in neurofeedback to help their clients, even with the many challenges of getting started, and much more. . .
These are snapshots – a picture of one's brain activity compared to normal function. We explain what they are, why some clinicians require them, and why others don’t use them at all. Is one approach right?
A tricky topic. Some internet sites make it sound like anyone can learn it. Yet even for clinicians, the learning curve for using neurofeedback well is quite steep. The question should be - can someone be effective by training home, not can you train. We can help you think through the issues surrounding this question.
If often can and does. But working with medications should be done carefully. It requires very careful assessment, particularly when there are multiple medications involved. It should be coordinated with an MD. Finding the right MD is also important - many MD's don't understand the role neurofeedback plays with medications.
The number one question we hear. A lack of education is a critical factor - education for MDs, psychologists, other mental health professionals, insurance companies and educational institutions. But there's more - including a system which rewards for treatment, but not for improved outcomes. We explore some of the key factors.
After presenting clinical cases, at the American Psychiatic Association, of patients who had benefitted from neurofeedback after years on medications, Dr. Pesaniello wrote this open letter to psychiatrists.
One of the most frequently asked questions…Enjoy the first in a series designed to answer just that. There are several top people in neurofeedback that just aren’t well known outside the field. Dr. Joel Lubar is one that really stand out.
The American Psychiatric Association sponsors a course annually at their annual conference to education psychiatrists about this emerging modality and it's use for ADHD, depression, anxiety and somatic complaints.
These are anecdotal reports.They do not replace research.However, they can help individuals gain a sense of the impact neurofeedback has on people’s lives.
